I always enjoy hearing from past guests I have served. If you’ve traveled with me, please let me know what you think. Every little bit helps me refine my style to increase guest enjoyment. The greatest reward I get from my job is hearing about how you feel. I want you to stop and smell the cactus flowers, and be in the moment with me in some of the most beautiful places on this planet. Thanks to all of you for making my life so wonderful.
It was great- one of my best trips in my life- Thank you very much, Joe.
Aldrea ,Germany, 8/17/10
You have made this one of the most wonderful trips we have ever had!
Kathy and Tom, OH 8/17/10
Joe, our tour was great!!!! Thanks!!! If you want an expert tour get Joe!!
Roger 8/13/10
Great trip, lots of wildlife seen and never a dull moment with all the stories and history…Thanks!
Cindy and Rob Zampa, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada 8/3/10
A day we will never forget as we learned so much about the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and the history of Arizona. You are a wonderful teacher!
Joe and Mary Jo Fisher, Pleasaton, CA 7/27/10
Joe,
Thanks for the tour through the Hualapai Indian Reservation down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. We loved the stop on Route 66, the ice cream and pictures with James Dean, Elvis, and Marilyn Monroe. The best part was your knowledge of the rock formations and the history of Sedona. Being able to step into the Colorado River, eat lunch and explore was great made it a journey we will never forget. Thanks for being such a great guide! Your stories of Sedona and the rest of those who founded Sedona piqued my curiosity to the point that I bought a book on the history of the area in order to learn more.
Terry Farrar, Bay City, TX 7/27/10
Thanks for a great trip! We enjoyed your wonderful stories!
Diane Farrar, Bay City, TX 7/27/10
Hi Joe,
Many thanks for a lovely day! We very much enjoyed our tour with you! Your passion for geology and your interest in educating us and providing us with a high quality experience were very evident… The scenery is both inspiring and breathtaking and yet at the same time can be incredibly peaceful. I also very much enjoyed your stories on the way home from the canyon – Michael told me afterward that he particularly liked hearing about the Apache indians and Geronimo. We will look you up when we are back in Sedona next time!
Regards,
Linda, Andy, and Michael 7/20/10
Thank you for your courtesy, expertise and companionship. A great and highly memorable day. …A great time, we passed your name around to friends and family in case they ever get to Sedona.
All the best, Susan and Lee 7/17/10
Joe,
We wanted to add our comments to your testimonials; every one expresses our own enthusiasm with this experience. We signed up for a Jeep tour expecting to see some interesting back country and maybe get a little history of the area, but never expected to receive the Royal Treatment. For all you who are thinking of going to Sedona, you have not even scratched the surface until you go on Joe’s tour! He is an unabridged encyclopedia of fascinating knowledge, from Indian medicines, culture, lore and history, to geology, to American southwest history, science, and so many more subjects, all told in a captivating story superior to oracles of any age. The Jeep tour was excellent, but the finest part was being mesmerized by Joe’s stories, woven together and transported back in time until I was practically hearing dinosaurs and Apaches in the brush, and thinking that perhaps I might go up and visit with the settlers this evening. This dusty, common-looking man is NOT common. I have spent many years in university classrooms and have never been as mesmerized as when I sat bumping along over rocks in Joe’s old Jeep. Don’t go to Sedona unless you see him. Thanks, Joe! We’ll be back for Chapter 2!
Bill and Mayra
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
7/8/10
It is great to be entertained and have a good time but it is even better when you learn new things at the same time. That was a lot of learning today, I hope I remember a lot of it. The lunch was great but oh, that choc. malt was great too. It was a great group. Thanks for the wonderful day… It was a great day and I learned so much from you. I come up to Sedona Pines often and also to Los Abrigados and have thought of taking your trip several times. I’m so glad I did. Thanks again.
Davette 6/22/10
Joe..first of all I wanna say thanks for your replies to my emails no matter how busy you are! It’s not really that easy trying to find a good touring company on the internet for a place that we haven’t been before!! Unanswered emails..etc etc.. Anyway…I’ll call you sometime next week to see if we can schedule a Grand Canyon tour on Tuesday Sept 14..and the Lower Antelope Canyon on Thursday the 16th of September! Just be ready for my strong Italian accent! Have a great weekend!!
Vincenzo 5/23/10
We (my wife and I) were on a Sedona tour with Joe! He provided the best talking tour we’ve ever enjoyed. He covered the geology of the area, especially of the formations we were seeing. He also added a course in botany and zoology! His presentation on the history of Sedona and its founders was “right on”. He wrapped up our trip with the history of Indians in the area that was excellent. A most enjoyable trip!
We then set up a Grand Canyon trip with him. He picked us up in Flagstaff, and continued with the rich commentary all the way back. His grasp of the geology of the area and the canyon attracted many “observers” along the way. He had a complete grasp of what we were seeing, and was constantly adding “color” by interjecting stories about the explorers, residents, and visitors to the areas we visited. It was by far the most insightful two days that we had ever booked! Thanks for making our experiences so special!
Tom and Nancy Heilman 4/10/10
My wife and I recently took (a) tour to the Grand Canyon with Joe Holman and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. My wife and I have lived and traveled all over the world and this tour was the best and most informative one that we have ever had. Joe’s geological and historical knowledge was impressive and the service was excellent. I’ll also be sure to recommend that they see if they can get one of Joe’s tours because he does such a great job.
All the best, Aubrey Dobbs and Jackie Black
I should also note that Joe gave us several other route recommendations for trips in the area and on our return to the Las Vegas area for departure. All trips turned out great and we would not have known about them except for his input.
Regards, Aubrey Dobbs and Jackie Black
I had the great pleasure of being guided by Joe Holman of Arizona Rocks Tours. His Grand Canyon tour was excellent. His knowledge of Sedona, and the volcanoes around Flagstaff is tremendous. His ability to explain the geology and history of the Grand Canyon made my trip fantastic. Thanks, Joe, for a great and educational time.
Randy Woodman, NYC
100% 2 Thumbs Way Up on my recent Tour of Sedona with Joe. His knowledge of local area history, and geology, accompanied by his great story telling, made my afternoon with him an absolute pleasure. When you want something a little more personal than what the other local tour companies can offer Joe is your man!
Cris Mitchell
Pismo Beach, Ca.
My family took a tour of the Verde River with Joe in August. Wow, what a wealth of knowledge. It was a treat to take a tour with someone who really knows his stuff and even makes rocks seem interesting! I was a geology major in college and his tour made me want to exhume my old text books. I only wish we had used Joe as our tour guide when we were in the Grand Canyon. It would have been so much more interesting and informative. I guess that is a reason to return!
Jody Schoen
WOW! What a treasure trove of information! Your knowledge of the history is awesome. It actually makes me want to know more about the history of where I’m from (Kansas). Next time I’m in the Sedona area I’ll be calling to book a tour.
THANKS for sharing…
Irene Doll
You should look at starting your own touring company – your knowledge and presentation are second to none!
Perry Klecak
Grand Canyon tour with Joe Holman was marvelous. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!!
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Thank you, Joe! I loved that bracelet but have noticed even more since I have been on the look-out. Thanks for bringing Fred Harvey to my attention. All your advice for shops, dining etc. was great – our motto was “we love that Joe”! It was a big help and our trip was even more awesome because of your tips.
My best to you, Kathleen
Our tours last Monday and Wednesday were fabulous! The Grand Canyon was incredible – Ryan and Joe were wonderful. Joe’s ability to help with the different levels and types of rock was amazing, we loved all his information. And, what a wonderful story teller. He helped us learn more about the Native Americans and we are very grateful. It was a very important time during our vacation – we are sending all out thanks.
When we stopped at Cameron, Joe showed me the Fred Harvey bracelets. I loved one particular one with inlaid turquoise. Joe mentioned the design and I have forgotten what he called it. I am at a loss. Also, I have a great picture of the four of us that I have attached to this email.
Gratefully, Kathleen P. and Cathy S.
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